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All-State 'great experience'
BAHS's Santiago got starting nod
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:22 PM CDT
Valerie Santiago doesn’t regret
Wednesday night’s Oklahoma Coaches
Association basketball game.
“We didn’t win,” she said, referring to the
Large West’s 53-51 triumph. “But, it was
a lot of fun and a great experience I will
remember the rest of my life.”
The Broken Arrow High School graduate
did have one request.
“I wish,” Santiago said, smiling, “I could
have scored.”
Santiago missed her only field goal try,
a contested layup in the physical contest
at the Oral Roberts University Mabee
Center.
“I was open a couple of times,” she said.
“But, I didn’t get the ball.”
The soft-spoken guard, who will enroll
this fall at John Brown University in
Siloam Springs, Ark., got a starting nod
from Large East coach Dwight Winburn.
“I was shocked by that,” Santiago said.
“Getting to start in this game was a big
honor.”
Winburn, head coach at Ponca City High
School, was aware of Santiago’s prowess.
In 2009, BAHS and Ponca City played in the Class 6A consolation finals.
“We knew she was a real scoring threat and could play,” said Winburn, whose PCHS
team eliminated Broken Arrow that Saturday afternoon. “Valerie is a great young lady
with a big heart.”
BAHS's Santiago got starting nod
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:22 PM CDT
Valerie Santiago doesn’t regret
Wednesday night’s Oklahoma Coaches
Association basketball game.
“We didn’t win,” she said, referring to the
Large West’s 53-51 triumph. “But, it was
a lot of fun and a great experience I will
remember the rest of my life.”
The Broken Arrow High School graduate
did have one request.
“I wish,” Santiago said, smiling, “I could
have scored.”
Santiago missed her only field goal try,
a contested layup in the physical contest
at the Oral Roberts University Mabee
Center.
“I was open a couple of times,” she said.
“But, I didn’t get the ball.”
The soft-spoken guard, who will enroll
this fall at John Brown University in
Siloam Springs, Ark., got a starting nod
from Large East coach Dwight Winburn.
“I was shocked by that,” Santiago said.
“Getting to start in this game was a big
honor.”
Winburn, head coach at Ponca City High
School, was aware of Santiago’s prowess.
In 2009, BAHS and Ponca City played in the Class 6A consolation finals.
“We knew she was a real scoring threat and could play,” said Winburn, whose PCHS
team eliminated Broken Arrow that Saturday afternoon. “Valerie is a great young lady
with a big heart.”
ALL-STATE — Broken Arrow's Valerie
Santiago (20) played for the Large East
Wednesday night in the Oklahoma
Coaches Association All-State
basketball game at the Mabee Center.
RICK LOMENICK/PERKINS JOURNAL
Santiago (20) played for the Large East
Wednesday night in the Oklahoma
Coaches Association All-State
basketball game at the Mabee Center.
RICK LOMENICK/PERKINS JOURNAL
BAHS taps new girls basketball coach
Memorial's Hughes taking over
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 5:02 PM CDT
Mike Hughes followed his heart, not his college diploma.
His Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
certification is hanging on a wall in his home.
Instead of putting out fires, Hughes couldn’t suppress a
burning passion – coaching.
“In my heart, I knew I wanted to coach,” the 36-year-old
said. “I saw dollar signs when I was in school.”
Hughes may not have spent a day in fire protection but
he’s hasn’t looked back.
“No doubt,” he said, chuckling, “I could have made a lot
more money. My friends thought I was crazy. But, I know
coaching is where I should be.”
On Monday, his coaching path took him to Broken Arrow High School as the new girls
basketball coach.
Hughes – who spent the last three years at Tulsa Memorial – replaced Ed Calhoon,
who resigned in March after four seasons.
He won’t have to go far to start his new job.
Hughes and his wife, the former Erica Collins, a 1995 BAHS graduate, live only about
five miles from the gym. “I am anxious to get started,” he said.
Hughes’ decision to become a teacher was beyond basketball.
“Growing up, a lot of people made differences in my life,” Hughes said. “I want to make
an impact on young lives, whether it’s in the classroom or in basketball.”
He’s got his teacher certification in mathematics and has a Masters Degree in School
administration from Northeastern State University.
“I love teaching and I am a teacher first, coach second,” Hughes said. “I believe if you
are not a good teacher, you won’t be a good coach.”
A 1992 Coweta High School graduate, Hughes took Memorial to the state tournament
the last two years and was 77-26.
He inherits a Broken Arrow program, which found stability the past two years under
Calhoon.
“From what I’ve seen, I have really liked,” Hughes said. “We’ll have to get to work and
make things happen.”
Hughes began coaching in 2003 at Beggs, where he was assistant boys basketball
and assistant fastpitch softball coach for one season.
From 2004-2006, Hughes was boys head coach and girls assistant basketball coach
plus girls soccer coach.
Memorial's Hughes taking over
By Doug Quinn
Sports Editor
dougq@baledger.com
Published:
Tuesday, May 11, 2010 5:02 PM CDT
Mike Hughes followed his heart, not his college diploma.
His Fire Protection and Safety Engineering Technology
certification is hanging on a wall in his home.
Instead of putting out fires, Hughes couldn’t suppress a
burning passion – coaching.
“In my heart, I knew I wanted to coach,” the 36-year-old
said. “I saw dollar signs when I was in school.”
Hughes may not have spent a day in fire protection but
he’s hasn’t looked back.
“No doubt,” he said, chuckling, “I could have made a lot
more money. My friends thought I was crazy. But, I know
coaching is where I should be.”
On Monday, his coaching path took him to Broken Arrow High School as the new girls
basketball coach.
Hughes – who spent the last three years at Tulsa Memorial – replaced Ed Calhoon,
who resigned in March after four seasons.
He won’t have to go far to start his new job.
Hughes and his wife, the former Erica Collins, a 1995 BAHS graduate, live only about
five miles from the gym. “I am anxious to get started,” he said.
Hughes’ decision to become a teacher was beyond basketball.
“Growing up, a lot of people made differences in my life,” Hughes said. “I want to make
an impact on young lives, whether it’s in the classroom or in basketball.”
He’s got his teacher certification in mathematics and has a Masters Degree in School
administration from Northeastern State University.
“I love teaching and I am a teacher first, coach second,” Hughes said. “I believe if you
are not a good teacher, you won’t be a good coach.”
A 1992 Coweta High School graduate, Hughes took Memorial to the state tournament
the last two years and was 77-26.
He inherits a Broken Arrow program, which found stability the past two years under
Calhoon.
“From what I’ve seen, I have really liked,” Hughes said. “We’ll have to get to work and
make things happen.”
Hughes began coaching in 2003 at Beggs, where he was assistant boys basketball
and assistant fastpitch softball coach for one season.
From 2004-2006, Hughes was boys head coach and girls assistant basketball coach
plus girls soccer coach.
'Pep club' cheered Toupal
At OCA All-State basketball game
Published:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:28 PM CDT
Jake Toupal’s body language told the story.
Head down, Toupal was slowly shuffling toward the locker room.
For the Broken Arrow High School product, the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-
State basketball game probably was worth erasing.
The Tigers’ leading scorer the last two years, Toupal managed only two points in the
Large East’s 91-67 loss at the Oral Roberts University Mabee Center.
That didn’t matter to more than a dozen of Toupal high school teammates and
friends, who planted themselves behind the Large East bench.
They called his name several times before getting his attention.
Instantly, Toupal broke into a wide grin and walked toward his friends, who greeted
him with high fives and gave him a hero’s welcome.
“Thanks for coming,” he told them.
Cameron Terry, who will be a senior at BAHS, wasn’t disappointed.
“Just for Jake to get to play in this game is great,” Terry said. “And, to have been his
teammate last year makes it special.”
“That was something,” Toupal said, pointing over his shoulder toward the following.
“That was like having my own private student section.”
Toupal, who will play for the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, was 0-for-3 from 3-
point range, his specialty in high school, and 1-for-8 in total field goals. He had four
rebounds, one assist and one steal.
“I was disappointed in myself,” Toupal said. “I am not disappointed with All-State. It
was a great experience and honor.”
At OCA All-State basketball game
Published:
Thursday, July 29, 2010 11:28 PM CDT
Jake Toupal’s body language told the story.
Head down, Toupal was slowly shuffling toward the locker room.
For the Broken Arrow High School product, the Oklahoma Coaches Association All-
State basketball game probably was worth erasing.
The Tigers’ leading scorer the last two years, Toupal managed only two points in the
Large East’s 91-67 loss at the Oral Roberts University Mabee Center.
That didn’t matter to more than a dozen of Toupal high school teammates and
friends, who planted themselves behind the Large East bench.
They called his name several times before getting his attention.
Instantly, Toupal broke into a wide grin and walked toward his friends, who greeted
him with high fives and gave him a hero’s welcome.
“Thanks for coming,” he told them.
Cameron Terry, who will be a senior at BAHS, wasn’t disappointed.
“Just for Jake to get to play in this game is great,” Terry said. “And, to have been his
teammate last year makes it special.”
“That was something,” Toupal said, pointing over his shoulder toward the following.
“That was like having my own private student section.”
Toupal, who will play for the University of Arkansas-Fort Smith, was 0-for-3 from 3-
point range, his specialty in high school, and 1-for-8 in total field goals. He had four
rebounds, one assist and one steal.
“I was disappointed in myself,” Toupal said. “I am not disappointed with All-State. It
was a great experience and honor.”
FAN CLUB — Broken Arrow’s Jake
Toupal (31) poses with friends and
former Broken Arrow High School
teammates after Thursday’s All-State
game. Those pictured are, front, from
left, Taylor Reed, Tre Roland and
Tyson Reed. Back row, from left,
Devonte Harris, Cameron Terry, Seth
Dennis and Marnard Grant.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
Toupal (31) poses with friends and
former Broken Arrow High School
teammates after Thursday’s All-State
game. Those pictured are, front, from
left, Taylor Reed, Tre Roland and
Tyson Reed. Back row, from left,
Devonte Harris, Cameron Terry, Seth
Dennis and Marnard Grant.
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
HONORED — Broken Arrow High
School’s Rusty Stecker received two
awards from the Oklahoma Coaches
Association Thursday night. At left, is
for being the OCA Region 7 Coach of
the Year. At right, he was recognized
for 200 victories (205 in 11 seasons).
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
School’s Rusty Stecker received two
awards from the Oklahoma Coaches
Association Thursday night. At left, is
for being the OCA Region 7 Coach of
the Year. At right, he was recognized
for 200 victories (205 in 11 seasons).
DOUG QUINN/BA LEDGER
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